The Boston Bruins are set to face off against the San Jose Sharks on Sunday, with the game taking place at the SAP Center in San Jose at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup will be available to watch on ESPN+.
As of now, the Bruins have a record of 13 wins and 10 losses, placing them seventh in the Eastern Conference with a total of 26 points. Meanwhile, the Sharks are sitting at 10 wins, 9 losses, and 3 overtime losses, positioning them 12th in the Western Conference with 23 points.
In terms of injuries, the Bruins will be missing several key players, including Viktor Arvidsson, Casey Mittelstadt, Elias Lindholm, Charlie McAvoy, and Jordan Harris. The Sharks will also have some players sidelined, notably Michael Misa and Jeff Skinner.
On an individual note, Bruins forward David Pastrnak has been performing exceptionally well, accumulating 28 points from 11 goals and 17 assists over 23 games. Goalie Jeremy Swayman has faced 391 shots, allowing 40 goals and maintaining a goals-against average of 2.84. For the Sharks, rookie Macklin Celebrini has made headlines with 32 points in 22 games, averaging 1.5 points per game with 13 goals and 19 assists. Yaroslav Askarov, San Jose’s goaltender, has made 371 saves, allowing 38 goals and achieving a .907 save percentage.
With both teams looking to secure valuable points in their respective conferences, this matchup promises to be an exciting contest for hockey fans. The Bruins will aim to capitalize on Pastrnak’s scoring ability, while the Sharks will be looking to rely on Celebrini’s continued strong performance. Fans can catch the action live or stream it via Fubo, and those looking to attend in person can find tickets available through platforms like StubHub.